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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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